Why you’re seeing ants in the kitchen- and how to get rid of them
- Jon Amaral
- Apr 23
- 2 min read
Updated: 1 day ago
You might have been pouring your coffee in the morning and notice dozens of ants in the kitchen out of nowhere, all over your counter!
This is a common sight in spring and luckily there’s a few things you can do yourself before calling a professional.
Why are ants in your kitchen?
Searching for a food source: Crumbs, grease, sugar, and pet food are common things to attract them.
Attracted to the moisture: Ants need a lot of moisture, it’s common to see them around sinks and pipes.
Nearby entry points: Cracks around window frames, baseboards, and pipes are great places for them to get in.
Pheromone trails: Ants leave pheromone trails for other worker ants, once a food source is found.
How to get rid of them
Remove their food sources: Clean the countertops of all crumbs and spills, regularly empty your trash, and keep your food in airtight containers.
Block possible entry points: Seal the cracks around window frames, baseboards and pipes.
Baits and perimeter treatments: Insecticidal baits and residual perimeter treatments, work slowly to completely knock down ant colonies.
Preventing future infestations
Regular perimeter treatments: Perimeter applications when the ant numbers are low can help take out colonies before they move into your home.
Trim vegetation away from the home: Dense foliage can provide food sources and can act as a bridge into your home.
Minimize moisture levels: If you have a leaky pipe or gaps that exterior water can be coming in from, have them properly taken care of.
Contact A Professional!
If you’ve done everything above and haven’t seen good results, reach out to us and one of our trained an knowledgeable experts can you help you get your problem resolved!
Jon Amaral, ACE, PHE
New Bedford Pest Control
113 Allen Street New Bedford, MA
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